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YG57 GWY

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,001 mi
Last recorded180,001 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 180,001 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 174,390 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users limit only just met (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 168,312 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 160,821 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 160,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 155,685 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,685 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 155,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 150,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 150,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 146,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 146,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,457 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 137,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,882 miles

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre, that should be checked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 125,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre, that should be checked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,360 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YG57 GWY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG57 GWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG57 GWY registered?

YG57 GWY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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